City profile
Elkton, MD
Cecil County · Population 15,910
Elkton is a town in Cecil County, MD with about 15,910 residents and a typical home value near $293,000. It is 6 miles from Newark, DE, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
33°F
Summer avg
77°F
Sunny days / yr
202
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$293,400
Typical monthly housing
$1,838
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
98
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.00%
- State income tax (top)
- 6.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 59/100
Top hazards: Drought, Winter weather, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
36 mi to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 34% Democratic / 64% Republican
Community
Population
15,910
Black population
16.8%
County
Cecil County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding
Highlights
- About 15,910 residents
- Typical home value about $293,000
- 6 miles from Newark, DE
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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